Braganca, Manuel
The Long Aftermath
- ISBN 13:
- 9781785338205
- author:
- Braganca, Manuel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Berghahn Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 406
- Dimensions:
- 22.86 x 15.24 x 2.54 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Europe, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Long Aftermath: Cultural Legacies of Europe at War, 1936-2016 This comprehensive volume explores how the Second World War has shaped European culture. Bringing together leading historians, sociologists, and literary scholars, it examines how individual and collective memories have influenced the continent's cultural heritage. Through a range of cultural forms, including novels, memoirs, films, and more, this book offers in-depth explorations of the major combatant nations involved in the war: Spain, Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Poland, and Russia. By contextualizing these cultural expressions, it sheds light on European public memory. By examining the lasting impact of the Second World War on European culture, this book provides a nuanced understanding of the complex legacies that continue to shape our world today.